GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that there is heavy shooting ongoing at Rumuepirikom Community, the home of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. A source in the area revealed to Vanguard News that earlier some people had come into the community and announced that people should not come out for the polls. It…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) certificate does not necessarily imply clearance to lawfully operate in Nigeria, amid the collapse of the fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX”. The EFCC, in a statement on Monday, admitted that ST Technologies( not CBEX) is…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to Abuja after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau following the outbreak of a military coup in the West African country. He arrived safely at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday. Jonathan, who was in Guinea-Bissau as head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, had arrived…
The Presidency has defended the inclusion of former INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu; ex-Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode; and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recently submitted ambassadorial nominees, citing a combination of loyalty, national service, and strategic competence. Demola Oshodi, Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) to the President, spoke on Arise News The…
The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youths to be patient with the government, stressing that soonest there will be a great change in the society. Pastor Kumuyi made the call yesterday, when he visited the palace of Eze Ekpeye Logbo of Ekpeye Land,…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi on Tuesday left six persons dead and 60 persons injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi sector commander, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday and attributed the accident to high speed. Mr Oyedeji said the accident occurred…
Security has been tightened across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the planned hunger protest commences today. Meanwhile, state governors and the federal government have appealed to protesters to conduct themselves peacefully if they decide to hit the streets for demonstration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former secretary to the state government of Oyo state, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho is dead, aged 86. Saki, Oke Ogun, and the entire state of Oyo have lost a highly respected and visionary leader in the passing of Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho, a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government…
Nigerian-born American, Dr. Akinyemi Agbede has announced his intention to contest the forthcoming California governorship election next year. His decision to join the governorship race has elicited excitement from his friends and political associates. The renowned mathematician is not new to California politics as he had previously run for the position of senator and the…
A lady identified as Ada of London leaks has taken over social media X amid celebration of Valentine’s Day. While the videos are causing buzz online, many netizens alleged that the lady leaked the video by herself. According to X users, the reason behind the leaks may be to promote herself as the newest nude…
